{"product_id":"dorman-986-768-drive-shaft-rear","title":"Dorman 986-768 Drive Shaft - Rear","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 986-768 Rear Drive Shaft\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 986-768 is a complete rear drive shaft assembly for select Ram 3500 applications. It is pre-balanced and built with new yokes, tubes, constant velocity joints, and universal joints to simplify replacement on the 2019-2023 Ram 3500, rear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 2019-2023 Ram 3500, rear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete drive shaft assembly for direct replacement service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-balanced for installation readiness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% new yokes, tubes, CV joints, and universal joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel shaft construction with 3.5 in shaft diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-greased with grease fitting included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard replacement grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhased design with 0 degree phase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length adjustable and multi-piece shaft design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnd 1 and End 2 are bolt-on connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt For Ram 3500 Driveline Service\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman drive shaft is made for rear driveline replacement on the Ram 3500 and is listed for 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 model years. The assembly measures 108.3 in collapsed flange face to flange face, with a 109.8 in drive shaft length and 0.95 in wall thickness. It is a steel, bolt-on design with no slip yoke, making it a straightforward option when replacing a worn or damaged rear driveshaft on a Ram 3500.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis part cross-references Monroe Shocks \u0026amp; Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Problems This Part Can Address\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVibration from a worn or out-of-balance rear driveshaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClunking or driveline noise from worn universal joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriveline play caused by damaged yokes or tubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eService issues after shaft damage from road impact or wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement needs on a Ram 3500 rear driveline assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes And Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify flange-to-flange length, end type, and rear application before installation. This assembly uses bolt-on ends and is phased at 0 degrees, so alignment should be checked during installation to maintain driveline smoothness. Confirm the vehicle’s rear driveline configuration matches the listed fitment for the 2019-2023 Ram 3500.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman supplies this drive shaft as a standard replacement assembly with new major wear components already installed. The pre-balanced construction and new yokes, tubes, CV joints, and universal joints support a complete replacement approach for Ram 3500 rear driveline service.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52808219623605,"sku":"BKKY-986-768","price":854.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_986768_Fro.jpg?v=1784184080","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-986-768-drive-shaft-rear","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}